5. File Transfer – Snapmaker

After clicking Export, you can click either Load G-code to Workspace or Export G-code to File to transfer the G-code file. The Touchscreen will instruct you how to fix the material, set the work origin, and attach the Tailstock. So if you are a novice, we recommend you transfer the file to Touchscreen. If you are not, Luban is an alternative.

To send it to the Touchscreen, see 5.1 Transfer the G-code to Touchscreen; To keep it in Luban, see 5.2 Keep the G-code in Luban.

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5.1 Transfer the G-code to Touchscreen

Turn on the machine. Transfer the G-code file to Touchscreen via Wi-Fi or USB flash drive.

5.1.1 Transfer via Wi-Fi

: Click Load G-code to Workspace > Wi-Fi > Refresh > Select your machine in the drop-down list > Click Connect > Tap Yes on the Touchscreen to grant Wi-Fi connection > Click Send to Device via Wi-Fi in Luban > Tap Got It on the Touchscreen to receive the G-code file. After the G-code file is transferred, see 6. Origin Assistant.

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Find the file later on the Touchscreen: Swipe left on the Home Screen > Files > Local.

5.1.2 Transfer via USB Flash Drive

: Insert the USB flash drive into the Controller > Click Export G-code to File > Save the G-code file to your USB flash drive. After the G-code file is transferred, see 6. Origin Assistant.

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Find the file later on the Touchscreen: Swipe left on the Home Screen > Files > USB.

5.2 Keep the G-code in Luban

5.2.1 Connect Luban to Machine

Should you keep the G-code file in Luban, you can set the work origin and start carving in Luban by connecting the machine via Wi-Fi or USB cable.

: Click Load G-code to Workspace > Wi-Fi > Refresh > Select your machine in the drop-down list > Connect Luban to your machine > Tap Yes on the Touchscreen to grant Wi-Fi connection.

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: Insert the USB cable into your computer and the machine > Click Load G-code to Workspace > Serial Port > Refresh > Select a port in the drop-down list > Connect Luban to your machine.

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5.2.2 Set the Work Origin and Start Carving

Fix the Material, Attach the CNC Bit, and wear the CNC Safety Goggles.

With the machine connected to Luban, adjust the X, Y, Z, and B offsets to Set Work Origin, and click Run Boundary to check the work area. If the work area is inappropriate, reset the work origin.

After the work origin is set, see 7.3 Attach the Tailstock. Now you are all set. Click Run in Workspace to start carving.

If you connect via Wi-Fi, the machine won't stop carving even if the Wi-Fi disconnects halfway. If via USB cable, keep your computer and machine connected throughout carving.